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Armstrong's Ambassadors

Louis Armstrong's All Stars — the songs, swing and showmanship brought to life.

“The next best thing to the Louis Armstrong All Stars is an evening with Armstrong's Ambassadors!”
Ricky Riccardi, Director of Research Collections, Louis Armstrong House Museum

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  • What a wonderful World / When the Saints - Armstrong's Ambassadors
  • Mack the Knife - Armstrong's Ambassadors
  • Ain't Misbehavin' - Armstrong's Ambassadors
Presentation

Three horns, three vocalists and a powerhouse rhythm section bring the spirit of Louis Armstrong's All Stars vividly to the stage. Six musicians, beloved songs, sparkling solos and the generous humour of a true jazz show.

Louis Armstrong's All Stars were unforgettable not merely for the repertoire but for the personalities on stage. Armstrong's Ambassadors revive that special chemistry: soloists trading ideas, songs that invite the audience in and a shared delight in making music. Trumpet, clarinet, trombone, piano, bass and drums create the full six-piece sound, with three of the musicians also singing.

From Mack the Knife and La Vie en Rose to What a Wonderful World, familiar melodies become opportunities for wit, warmth and spontaneous invention. Rather than reproducing Armstrong's solos note for note, the band celebrates his generosity as an entertainer. A complete concert-show for theatres, festivals and special events.

Line-up

  • Colin Dawsontrumpet, vocals
  • Engelbert Wrobelclarinet
  • John Servicetrombone, vocals
  • Simon Hollidaypiano, vocals
  • Sébastien Girardotdouble bass
  • Bernard Flegardrums

Photographs

Armstrong’s Ambassadors — group photograph
Armstrong’s AmbassadorsPhoto: Reto Nüesch Erismann
Armstrong’s Ambassadors — group photograph
Armstrong’s AmbassadorsPhoto: Reto Nüesch Erismann
Armstrong’s Ambassadors — group photograph
Armstrong’s AmbassadorsPhoto: Reto Nüesch Erismann

Booking Armstrong's Ambassadors

Six players, three horns, three vocalists and songs audiences already love: a high-energy Armstrong-inspired concert with the scale and showmanship for a festival stage or theatre. An official promotional film, individual song performances and a concert recorded at the Audi Forum offer a vivid introduction to the band.

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